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Excursion Pacific Coast & Agüi Fortress (Half-day)

(departure: Ancud)

During this excursion you will experience the wonderful landscape of the Lacuy peninsula and learn more about
the local history. The Agüi Fortress is located on the Lacula península about 26 km from Ancud and used to be,
and still is today, a perfect viewpoint over the bay of Ancud. The construction date goes back to 1779 and it
is considered one of the last Hispanic bastions in South America. Since 1991, the fortress also belongs to the
group of national monuments of Chile. After your visit to the fortress, you will see the second oldest lighthouse
in the country, the Faro Corona. Following the tour of the surroundings, you will return to Ancud on the same
route.

Excursion Senda Darwin & Caulín Beach (Full-day)
(departure: Ancud)

52 During this excursion you will walk to the biological station Senda Darwin and get an impression of the work

of the natural scientists on site. Afterwards you have the opportunity to visit the village of Chacao and its
picturesque church. We continue through the idyllic island scenery to the beach of Caulín, where various bird
species can be observed. The final highlight of this tour is an oyster tasting on the beach. Afterwards you will
return to the port of Ancud.

Bicycle tour to Chiloé National Park (Full-day)

(departure: Castro)

Starting from Castro the transfer takes you to the beautiful Huillinco Lake. There you will get on your bike
and start cycling west on the mostly flat road. On the way you will mainly see the lakes Huillinco and Cucao,
the rural character of the island. 7 km before arriving at the national park, you will stop at an indigenous
community called Quilque where you can enjoy a pic nic for refreshment. Afterwards we cycle the last part of
the way to the national park where you can park your bikes and go for a walk. Then a transfer will be waiting
for you to take you back to the port.